Assistant Clinician/Behavior Technician

Job description:

LEEP Forward & Quantum LEEP Academy, a developmental pediatric therapy clinic & educational program, is now hiring Full-Time Assistant Clinicians for placement at our therapeutic clinic and pre-K - High School programs- in Ravenswood.

Our summer programming includes weekly community outings and field trips, giving staff and students the opportunity to explore Chicago together while building real-world skills.

Examples of outings include:

Lincoln Park Zoo, Shedd Aquarium

Local parks and splash pads

Neighborhood walks and community exploration

Museums and seasonal events

Ice cream trips, picnics, and outdoor play

These outings allow children to practice social, communication, and independence skills in real-life settings, while staff experience a dynamic and engaging workday.

If you enjoy being active, playful, creative, and out in the community, this is a truly unique clinical role.

Requirements:

Ability to work with Children with developmental differences, formal experience not required, full training provided

Willingness to work in a 1 on 1 setting with children, taking direction from the clinical team to aide in their development

Available Monday-Friday from 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Understands the importance of building strong relationships

Comfortable with on the spot problem solving in challenging situations

Ability to adapt quickly and find solutions during unexpected changes

Loves to PLAY and HAVE FUN!

LEEP is a multidisciplinary clinic with Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Mental Health, Educational, Developmental and Behavioral services, as well as a variety of social groups, including LEEP Forward Therapeutic Preschool and Quantum LEEP Academy K-High School Independent Therapeutic School Program. Children enrolled in our programming are between the ages of 3-16 years old with a variety of developmental differences, including autism.

Job Responsibilities:

Explore a child's world through play

Build and grow meaningful relationships with child and team mates

Develop an understanding of each child's unique profile

Maintain a safe and clean environment

Implement therapeutic programming designed by the multidisciplinary team and following the LEEP Model and QLA Curriculum and Practice Policy

Utilize diverse therapeutic strategies (DIR /Floortime, ABA using the NDBI - Naturalistic Developmental Behavior Interventions framework, sensory supports)

Support creation of materials to engage a child in programming

Provide information to support accountability through data collection and documentation

Participate in clinical conversations

Engage in provided on the job training

Ongoing individual supervision when working with child

Monthly group supervision with BCBA/Developmental Therapist

Incorporate supervision feedback and coaching into daily work

Professional Development opportunities to match your career goals

Benefits:

Full-time with a guaranteed schedule and pay

Hours are Monday-Friday with an eight hour day (8-4 or 9-5)

Programming is year round with Holiday breaks

Certification in Crisis Intervention using QBS Safety Care

Support in obtaining Registered Developmental (RDT) and/or Behavior Technician Credential (RBT)

Opportunities for professional growth for Master candidates in the fields of (SLP, OT, PT, Mental Health, and ABA)

Benefits available for full-time employees:

Health Insurance with employer contribution

Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability insurance

Life and Accidental Insurance

401K with matching

Paid Time Off

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance